Roll Call

Aris defeated Neptunas Klaipeda 83–64, seizing control of the playoff race after both teams entered the game tied for seventh. A dominant second half—highlighted by an 8‑point third quarter for Neptunas—flipped the contest. Bryce Jones credited Aris’s improved physicality, while Igor Milicic lauded the must‑win mentality ahead of the stretch run.


Aris gears up after the break to eliminate Neptunas

Aris turned a must‑win into a statement, beating Neptunas Klaipeda 83–64 to keep its playoff push alive. The two teams entered the night tied for seventh, but Aris’s second‑half dominance and a suffocating third quarter flipped the race in the hosts’ favor.

“For us, this is the most important game of the season, and I’m trying to put this mentality to my players,” Aris head coach Igor Milicic explained just minutes before tipoff against Neptunas Klaipeda.

Despite losing four of their last five games, the Greek side arrived in good spirits after a resounding domestic win over EuroLeague powerhouse Panathinaikos Athens the previous weekend.

That momentum didn’t translate early. Neptunas took control in the first quarter, leading 21–16 behind an unstoppable Rihards Lomazs. The Latvian guard stayed hot in the second period, finishing the first half with 19 points on an impressive 6-of-7 shooting, helping the visitors trail by just six at halftime, 40–34.

But everything changed after the break. Lomazs would not score again, and the blackout extended to the rest of his team.

“I think our effort in the second half changed the game,” Aris guard Bryce Jones said afterward. “Lomazs got off to a hot start. We just had to key in on him. He was the only guy who really had it going for them. Once we figured that out, we just wanted to be extra physical. I feel like they were too comfortable in the first half doing what they wanted. In the second half, we were more physical with them and used our athleticism to our advantage.”

That adjustment completely shifted the game’s rhythm. Neptunas managed just 8 points in the third quarter and recorded a -3 PIR in those 10 minutes. Meanwhile, Aris went a perfect 9-of-9 on two-pointers, scoring 25 points to build a comfortable lead, 52–36, midway through the period. Jones added 6 points and 2 assists in that stretch, helping establish the foundation for what would become an easy win. The hosts never looked back and kept stretching the gap.

“It got us a good lead, and this time we sustained it,” Jones celebrated. “We kept building from it, got it up to around 30 points. That’s a big step for us. Normally, we’ve been having leads and then losing them, making it close. Now we’re showing signs that we can put teams away. That’s a good sign heading into the end of the season.”

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The victory, combined with U-BT Cluj-Napoca’s loss, leaves Aris on the verge of securing a playoff spot with a win in Romania next week - an improvement over last year’s performance.

“The next one is just as critical,” Jones said. “I feel like if we have the same mindset that we have now going into that game, I think we’ll have a great chance of winning. I believe in this team. We just need the support, which we have, and we’ve got to go in there, focus, play physical, and do what we do: play together, and we should come out with a win.”

“We are really happy that we stepped up big when we needed it the most. That was a do-or-die game,” Milicic reflected. “We keep ourselves in the race for the second round, so we cannot ask for more. I think this is a big, big step forward for us, especially compared to last year, when the team had only three wins. This year, we are chasing the second stage until the very last round. We’ll prepare everything and do all we can to accomplish success.”

Game News

The hosts outscored their opponents 25-8 in the third quarter to break the game open

Aris Thessaloniki Betsson v Neptunas Klaipeda (2026-02-04T19:00:00.000Z)

Umana Reyer Venice clinched a EuroCup playoff spot with a 91–75 road win over BAXI Manresa, holding the hosts to just 26 second‑half points. RJ Cole scored a career‑high 25, with support from Wiltjer, Wheatle, Tessitori and Valentine. The victory improved Reyer to 10–7 and marked its sixth win in seven games.

Reyer locks up playoff berth with dominant second half in Manresa

Umana Reyer Venice put together a strong defensive stand in the second half to slow down BAXI Manresa and book a spot in the playoffs.

Reyer allowed only 26 points over the final 20 minutes in a 75-91 road victory for its sixth win in the last seven games to improve to 10-7 and earn a ticket to the postseason.

“I have to congratulate our guys for an amazing effort in the second half. We understood that we could not win the game if they score another 50 points in a half. Manresa is playing an amazing basketball - so much pace, so much aggressiveness on both ends of the court. Today they finished the game with 75 points, which is not usually the case for Manresa,” said Reyer head coach Neven Spahija.

“It was a very important victory because now we are 2-0 over Manresa and that means a lot for the standings.”

Manresa came into the game having scored 96.2 points over the last eight games - seven of them wins. But Manresa could not get control of Reyer guard RJ Cole, who scored a career-high 25 points with 5 assists. Kyle Wiltjer poured in 15 points, Carl Wheatle had 13 points and Amedeo Tessitori and Denzel Valentine both chipped in 11 points and combined for 17 rebounds and 5 steals.

“We just had a will to win today. We knew how hard it is to win on the road. But we stayed together no matter what was going on out there and we just trusted one another,” said Cole, whose previous scoring high was 20 points. “It was an important win. We knew what was at stake. We stayed together and found a way to get the win.”

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The first quarter was tight with 4 points being the biggest lead with three lead changes and four ties, including it being knotted 24-24 after 10 minutes.

Alex Reyes drained 2 three-pointers in an 11-0 Manresa run to pull ahead 39-31 and another Reyes triple made it 47-37. The visitors finished the first half strong and trailed 49-47 at the break. Reyer put together a 3-10 spurt to build a 57-63 lead, but the game was deadlocked at 66-66 after 30 minutes.

Reyer made 2 triples to start the fourth quarter and then Cole sparked the deciding run with the first 9 points of a 0-15 surge to blow the game open 71-87.

Manresa entered the game with four straight wins but now is 10-7 despite Retin Obasohan scoring 17 points and Reyes finishing with 13 points.

“It was clear. They played much better than us. They moved the ball. We were not able to take advantage in the final 5 minutes because their defense killed us. We were not able to create, to pass the ball, to keep it moving. The same with the rhythm. We didn’t play fast break today. They played much better than us,” said Manresa head coach Diego Ocampo.

Reyer held Manresa to just 26 points after halftime as RJ Cole scored a career high 25

BAXI Manresa v Umana Reyer Venice (2026-02-04T19:45:00.000Z)

The BKT EuroCup produced one of the most dramatic games of the season in Round 17 as Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse ground out an 86-85 home win over the London Lions and booked an automatic quarterfinal berth by sealing a top-two finish in Group B with a game to spare.

Bourg seals quarterfinal berth with last-gasp win over London

The BKT EuroCup produced one of the most dramatic games of the season in Round 17 as Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse ground out an 86-85 home win over the London Lions and booked an automatic quarterfinal berth by sealing a top-two finish in Group B with a game to spare.

Bourg, which improved to 13-4 and stayed top of the Group ahead of Besiktas GAIN Istanbul (12-5), will head to Buducnost VOLI Podgorica next week knowing that a win would seal the group’s top spot ahead of the postseason.

The top two teams from both groups get a bye in the first knockout round of the competition, where eight teams – four from each group - will fight it out for the four remaining quarterfinal spots. Bourg must have thought it was heading for those rocky waters after London wiped out a 44-34 halftime deficit and took a seemingly unassailable 73-83 lead with just 1:17 minutes left on the clock.

The home fans prayed for a miracle and the duo of Darius McGhee and Assemain Moulare delivered as they scored 12 of the home team’s last 13 points in a frantic climax to a rollercoaster that will long live in the memory of the home faithful.

McGhee unleashed his venom as he buried a pair of shots from deep coupled with 3 straight free throws, before Moulare hit nothing but net – from McGhee’s assist – on the final buzzer to spark a delirium in the gym as Bourg players were mobbed by joyous fans who had gone almost silent as the Lions roared their way back.

Bourg seemed to be cruising after a solid first half and then got brushed aside 10-26 in the third quarter, playing catch-up in the fourth and struggling before the monumental home straight saw them stagger across the finish line in the nick of time.

“I work hard for every moment and I am so grateful I made that shot,” a delighted Moulare said in his postgame comments as he gasped for air and found himself at a loss for words. “We played well in the first half, but they came back and made some crazy shots. We never gave up and stayed in the game because it’s not over until it’s over and we won in the end. I am grateful to be a part of this team and we’ve put in a lot of hard work throughout the season to be in the top two,” the 23-year-old guard added.

Moulare and McGhee sank 17 points each while Both Gach paced Bourg on 19, having also hit some clutch threes when the home team started to struggle on offense. Anthony Labanca and Vincent Mitchell scored 10 apiece as Bourg shot 11 of 29 from deep and 25 of 34 from the line, having lost the battle of the boards 29-37 to an athletic Lions team.

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Having asked his men to stay together no matter what in a desperate plea during Bourg’s final timeout, head coach Frederic Fauthoux could not hide his elation after seeing his men claw out the victory from the Lions’ grasp. 

“I am so proud of my team and tonight we saw their big heart as we never gave up,” said the former French international guard. “We’ve done a very good job, so now we need to recover and see what happens next week.”

Bourg will likely need a win in Podgorica to make sure it finishes top of the group while London, which dropped to 5-12 and had only pride to play for in France as it had long since lost any hope of making the postseason, gave Coach Tautvydas Sabonis a bitter pill to swallow after coming so agonizingly close to staging a major upset.

“We did a great job in the third quarter, but the problem is that we got excited too early and allowed them to hit some threes,” Sabonis said. “We didn’t do what we were supposed to and things like this can happen.”

Ethan Price paced the Lions with a game-high 21 points and Tarik Phillip netted 17 to go with 4 rebounds and 5 assists, having shot 4 of 5 from the floor and 7 of 9 from the line. However, the duo’s dynamic performances will come as scant consolation for a missed opportunity to claim a big road win against one of the competition’s heavyweights. 

The French side produced a 13-2 run in the final 77 seconds of the contest to reach the last eight 

Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse v London Lions (2026-02-04T18:30:00.000Z)

Wednesday’s clash between the two finest offenses in the BKT EuroCup this season lived up to expectations, as Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem needed overtime to beat an unyielding U-BT Cluj-Napoca 114-104 at Pais Arena in the Israeli capital. 
Jared Harper ended the game on a season-high 30 points, having gone 14-for-16 from the charity stripe. Carrington pitched in 20 points, including the aforementioned overtime daggers, with Austin Wiley also pulling a historic outing as he tied the club record with 17 rebounds.

Harper takes over in overtime as Jerusalem beats unyielding Cluj

Wednesday’s clash between the two finest offenses in the BKT EuroCup this season lived up to expectations, as Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem needed overtime to beat an unyielding U-BT Cluj-Napoca 114-104 at Pais Arena in the Israeli capital. The hosts led by as many as 23 points with 2:36 to go in the third quarter, but the visitors had no intention of giving up.

Coming off four straight losses on the road, Cluj launched an epic comeback to turn the game into a trade of blows in crunch time. Trey Woodbury scored 16 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, including a clutch triple to bring the guests within 95-94 and a couple of free throws that sent the game to overtime at 96-96.

The victory was enough for Jerusalem to clinch the top spot in Group A and with it a bye in the eighthfinals and Jared Harper wouldn’t let this opportunity slip. Having already netted 8 of his team’s last 13 games in regulation, Harper kept on carrying the team on his shoulders in overtime.

The 28-year-old guard nailed 7 straight points before hitting a couple of free throws that gave his team a 107-102 advantage.

“When I’m able to get into the rhythm like that offensively, I feel like my job is easy, being able to score, draw fouls,” Harper stressed.

Then it was time for Harper to turn from scorer into contributor by setting up Khadeen Carrington for back-to-back triples that practically put the game to bed.

“It felt great \[hitting those threes\],” Carrington said after the game. “I had a hot first half, kinda cooled off, but Harp kinda took over the game, so we just let him do what he does and he found me on two great shots. So it was just my job to knock them down.”

Harper ended the game on a season-high 30 points, having gone 14-for-16 from the charity stripe. Carrington pitched in 20 points, including the aforementioned overtime daggers, with Austin Wiley also pulling a historic outing as he tied the club record with 17 rebounds.

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“Tonight’s MVP for me was Austin \[Wiley\],” Harper noted. “He always does a great job rebounding. Tonight, he stepped up and made some big free throws \[in the closing stages of the fourth quarter\]. Glad to have him on my team and glad to have contributions from everybody.”

Having already clinched top spot in Group A, Jerusalem will look to secure the first overall seed by beating Umana Reyer Venice on the road next week. And the way this victory came provides them with both an extra boost in morale following two straight losses, as well as important momentum heading into the playoffs.

“I think that \[this win\] does mean a lot, because you don’t want to be the team that has to play perfect to win,” Harper said. “We saw how we can play really good and take the lead and then the flip, not play as well and give up the lead, but being able to fight through and do what we had to do to win the game. It’s really good, especially for this time of the year, when we get closer to the EuroCup playoffs and being able to play for championships.”

Should they manage the best record in EuroCup, the Israeli side will automatically earn home-court advantage throughout the tournament. Given that they’ve won seven of their nine home games thus far and taking into account that Harper is heading into postseason play in top form, Jerusalem has what it takes to go all the way.

The 28-year-old guard scored half of his team’s 18 points in overtime

Harper takes over in overtime as Jerusalem beats unyielding Cluj to clinch top spot in Group A

Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem v U-BT Cluj-Napoca (2026-02-04T18:00:00.000Z)

NINERS Chemnitz advanced to the EuroCup playoffs with an 81–67 win over Dolomiti Energia Trento, finishing the night at 9–8 to secure the final Group B berth. Nike Sibande led the way with 25 points, while Roman Bedime added 16. Coach Rodrigo Pastore praised his team’s resilience and togetherness.

Chemnitz powers into postseason with victory over Trento

The stakes were unmistakable – and NINERS Chemnitz met the moment. In the team’s debut BKT EuroCup campaign, the NINERS delivered a composed, fourth‑quarter closeout to defeat Dolomiti Energia Trento 81–67 and clinch postseason basketball. The victory lifted Chemnitz to 9-8, secured the final Group B playoff berth, and ended ratiopharm ulm’s remaining hopes. Trento, already qualified, lost ground in the race for the top positions and will now battle for fifth next week, with Chemnitz still holding an outside chance to climb.

“I’m very proud of our guys,” said Rodrigo Pastore, moments after his team defeated Trento. The Argentine coach firmly stated that his team isn’t there to make up the numbers, praising its spirit and sending out a warning shot to the opposition.

“Circumstances were very difficult from the very beginning, but we never made excuses,” said Pastore. “We had a very good December, but certain situations then put our backs against the wall, but we just came out and we made it happen. We still have a long way and a lot of challenges in front of us, but with this togetherness, with this level of sacrifice, I think we can go a long way.”

For long stretches it was a grind. The home crowd rode every possession through a choppy first half and a blow‑for‑blow third quarter. When it mattered most, Chemnitz carved out the first real separation and held firm down the stretch to win by 14.

“To make it out of this bracket, it is a blessing,” said guard Nike Sibande. “It’s been a goal of ours, we’ve wanted to achieve it all year and we’re thankful for it.”

You could certainly tell that Sibande wanted it. The American guard dazzled to pull his team over the line. Finishing the game with a PIR of 26, Sibande logged 25 points and 5 boards to get the job done. He attributed his performance to the vibrant Messe Chemnitz faithful.

“This crowd has been amazing for us all year. It’s a blessing every game to step onto the court in front of a crowd like this.”

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Roman Bedime also impressed, logging 16 points and 6 rebounds to bolster the offense. Given the German’s complicated journey to reach this level, it was an impressive moment, but Pastore was sure to stay grounded about the 24-year-old.

“We believe in Roman,” said Pastore. “He got hurt at the end of last year, tried to recover without surgery, got hurt again and we lost him for five months. We paid a very high price for that. He has a bright future in front of him, but there are a lot of sacrifices in front of him. If he has the right mentality, he will make it, if he doesn’t, he’ll be average like many others.”

Filling the stat sheet elsewhere, Aher Uguak and Jordan Schakel each scored 12 points and Corey Davis dished 11 assists. In defeat, DJ Steward grabbed 26 points of his ow, in the absence of fellow guard Devante' Jones.

Chemnitz surged late to top Trento 81–67, securing the final Group B playoff spot in its first EuroCup campaign

NINERS Chemnitz v Dolomiti Energia Trento (2026-02-04T18:00:00.000Z)

Lietkabelis Panevezys ended its four-game losing streak with a comfortable 89-62 home win over Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens on Wednesday night to the delight of its fans. Both sides had entered the clash even in the standings, with the hosts improving to 4-13 while recording the club’s largest margin of victory in competition history.

Lietkabelis sets the tone early, cruises past Panionios at home

Lietkabelis Panevezys ended its four-game losing streak with a comfortable 89-62 home win over Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens on Wednesday night to the delight of its fans. Both sides had entered the clash even in the standings, with the hosts improving to 4-13 while recording the club’s largest margin of victory in competition history.

Lietkabelis controlled the momentum from start to finish, with a strong defensive effort and dominance in the paint setting the tone. Fardaws Aimaq was the steady force inside, finishing the game with 19 points and 14 rebounds.

‘‘For us, every game is super important,’’ said Aimaq after the game. ‘‘We try and approach every game the same way. Obviously, this is the last couple of EuroCup games, for us it’s really important. The club, the players, the city… to do well and finish off strong. So, I think we did that.’’

The hosts relied on efficient scoring throughout the game, building a 10-point lead in the first quarter. The hosts maintained their intensity, turning Panionios’s turnovers into fast-break points to take a 19-point advantage into halftime. Lietkabelis kept that momentum in the second half, never letting the lead slip.

Lietkabelis was efficient from beyond the arc, knocking down 10 three-pointers overall, with 5 coming from Kristian Kullamae, who led the way with 19 points. The hosts finished at 37.0% shooting from deep, with Jamel Morris adding 16 points on 4 triples.

‘‘In general, we played better than the previous game, but our problems are still the same, so we must find the reason why we play so bad,’’ said Coach Nenad Canak, pointing out the games ahead. ‘‘We controlled the game from the very beginning. But the game is like already behind us and we must try to be on the same level, because now in February we are waiting for much more important games in the future.’’

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Entering the night in search of its first road win of the season, Panionios leaned on a short nine-man rotation, which narrowed its offensive choices and limited its ability to respond to Lietkabelis’s aggressive defense. The Greek side committed 14 turnovers and had a tough night from deep, hitting just 4 of 28 from beyond the arc.

Joe Thomasson led the visitors with 16 points, while 19-year-old Greek center Andreas Patrikis stepped up with 9 points and 10 rebounds on a night when Nate Watson was limited by foul trouble.

‘‘We didn't play basketball,’’ said Coach Nenad Markovic after the game. ‘‘We didn't find enough energy to play a correct game. They were very motivated, they played very good, they moved the ball well, they played hard defense, and I think we were not mentally ready to play this game.’’

With both teams already out of the BKT EuroCup Playoffs race, Lietkabelis will travel next week to face London Lions, while Panionios wraps up its season with a final home game against Besiktas GAIN Istanbul.

The Lithuanian side recorded the largest winning margin in club history with a 27-point victory

Lietkabelis Panevezys v Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens (2026-02-04T17:00:00.000Z)

The Besiktas GAIN Istanbul and Turk Telekom Ankara showdown lived up to its billing with Besiktas surviving an intense battle in the Turkish derby to remain undefeated at home and inch closer to a top-two spot in Group B.
Besiktas managed to pull away in the closing 2 minutes for a 91-81 victory that lifted its record to 12-5 overall and 9-0 at BJK Gain Sports Complex. 

Besiktas battle past Turk Telekom in intense contest to remain undefeated at home

The Besiktas GAIN Istanbul and Turk Telekom Ankara showdown lived up to its billing with Besiktas surviving an intense battle in the Turkish derby to remain undefeated at home and inch closer to a top-two spot in Group B.

Besiktas managed to pull away in the closing 2 minutes for a 91-81 victory that lifted its record to 12-5 overall and 9-0 at BJK Gain Sports Complex. After the game, Besiktas learned that it had earned a direct place in the quarterfinals when Dolomiti Energia Trento lost.

“It was a good game for both teams. We respect Turk Telekom. We believe they play a very good game. Both teams had chances. In the end, I believe we were a little more focused on some details,” said Besiktas head coach Dusan Alimpijevic.

Besiktas nearly wasted an 11-point lead, but Devon Dotson came up clutch late with 12 of his 22 points in the final 5 minutes. Ante Zizic registered 12 points and 11 rebounds while Brynton Lemar and Jonah Mathews both added 12 points in the win.

“It was a very tough physical game. We won by 10 points. That seems easy, but it was far from that. Turk Telekom played an amazing game. We all did our best and stepped up tonight. It was a very important win for us,” said Zizic.

This was the fourth game between these two teams already with Besiktas winning  77-72 at home in the Turkish League on September 27 and then 84-93 at Turk Telekom in the EuroCup in Round 8 on November 19.

Turk Telekom scored an 87-84 home win in the Turkish League on January 18.

“We showed a lot of clips of the last loss in the Turkish League. That motivated them a lot,” Alimpijevic said.

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Both teams were playing tough defense right from the start in an intense battle. Turk Telekom twice was able to open a 6-point lead and led 19-23 after 10 minutes. Besiktas allowed only one basket in nearly the first 4 minutes of the second quarter and went up 28-25. Three baskets from Mathews pushed the cushion to 35-29. The advantage grew to 43-34 and the home side was ahead 43-38 at the break.

Besiktas twice had an 8-point cushion early in the third quarter and never gave up the lead as the visitors pulled within 3 points. Besiktas was ahead 68-60 after 30 minutes.

A Mathews triple to start the fourth quarter extended the margin to double figures for the first time at 71-60. Turk Telekom immediately responded with a 1-11 surge to make it 72-71. Dotson twice hit three-pointers and then 2 free throws for an 84-79 lead with 89 seconds to go.

An unsportsmanlike foul on Jordan Usher resulted in a Zizic free throw and Mathews layup and Besiktas led 87-79 with 58 seconds remaining. Dotson added a jumper to finish off Turk Telekom’s hopes.

Turk Telekom saw its four-game winning streak snapped in falling to 11-6. Jaleen Smith tallied 19 points, Kyle Alexander had 16 points and 6 rebounds and Kyle Allman had 12 points. 

“We fought until the end, but small mistakes and accuracy affected us. We missed 12 free throws and shot 4 of 19 (on three-pointers) and were still in the game in the last 2 minutes. We lost a game that was in our hands, unfortunately. But at the end of the day, this is just one game. Next week we will see where are standing and we will go from there,” said Turk Telekom head coach Erdem Can.

After the win, Besiktas learned it had advanced to the quarterfinals when Trento lost

Besiktas GAIN Istanbul v Turk Telekom Ankara (2026-02-04T17:00:00.000Z)

Check out what the protagonists are saying ahead of Round 17 of the 2025-26 EuroCup season.

Round 17: Pregame quotes and injury reports

## Wednesday, February 4

### Lietkabelis Panevezys vs. Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens (18:00 CET)

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### Besiktas GAIN Istanbul vs. Turk Telekom Ankara (18:00 CET)

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### Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem vs. U-BT Cluj-Napoca (19:00 CET)

**Mihai Silvasan, Cluj head coach**

"We are playing against a very strong team. So far, they have shown that they play the best offensive basketball in the EuroCup. They are first in points scored, with impressive efficiency. They have players of very high individual quality, especially their guards, who are generally very good. We need to focus on defense, on individual defense, and try to make their lives as difficult as possible. This is an important game for us, a game we will fight to win. Even though we are not in our best form at the moment, our confidence remains, and we want to stay competitive and keep fighting until the end."

**Saulius Kulvietis, Cluj forward**

"We have a very important game coming up, as there are only two matches left in the EuroCup regular season and we are still fighting to qualify for the playoffs. We are going through a negative run of results at the moment, but we remain positive. We have a very close-knit group, so we are looking ahead and hoping to win tomorrow and take a big step toward the next stage of the competition."

### NINERS Chemnitz vs. Dolomiti Energia Trento (19:00 CET)

**Fabio Bongi, Trento assistant coach**

"We are about to face a demanding road game in Germany against a very strong team. In the first meeting, Chemnitz deservedly beat us, playing an extremely solid game and putting us in great difficulty, especially with their big men, who have great athleticism and two-way ability. They will be highly motivated, as together with Ulm they are fighting for a playoff spot. On our side, there is a strong desire to bounce back from the first game and to build on the positive momentum we are currently experiencing. Our goal is to finish the regular season in the best possible position and to give our fans the opportunity to host our first postseason game at home, capping off an extremely positive European campaign."

**Peyton Aldridge, Trento forward**

"On Wednesday we will play a very important game in Germany, on the road against Chemnitz. I believe that in recent weeks we have shown good basketball, playing together, moving the ball well and putting toughness and identity on the floor. Our goal will be to maintain this level also in this game, because there are only two games left in the regular season and we want to finish in the best possible position. Chemnitz are a very good and versatile team, and we will have to be ready to respond to every situation they put in front of us in order to try to secure another road win."

### Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse vs. London Lions (19:30 CET)

**Frederic Fauthoux, Bourg head coach**

"This is our last home game and it's crucial for us. We want to maintain our home advantage and continue our winning streak. London is a dangerous, athletic, and physical team, capable of causing us problems. We'll need to put in a great performance, be solid in both areas of the game, defend for long periods, and stay focused until the final whistle to secure this home victory. Then we'll see where we stand, but the goal is to finish as high as possible in the standings."

**Ricky Lindo, Bourg forward**

"They gonna be a very aggressive team, it still a really good team, they just won the British Cup so they’re coming with a lot of energy a lot of high hopes and just gonna be sure really prepare for that. We just want to make sure we get sure to get the win at home."

**Tautvydas Sabonis, London head coach**

"Preparation has been good. Going up against the top team in our group, they’re very physical, they’re very quick and fast, running in transition, shooting 3s, you gotta stop McGhee you gotta stop Mokoka, they’re a team in very good shape so we have to be prepared for 40 minutes of that."

**Chaundee Brown Jr, London forward**

"They’re a physical team, we gotta come out strong, throw the first punch, play physical, box out and play our game."

### Aris Thessaloniki Betsson vs. Neptunas Kleipeda (20:00 CET)

**Igor Milicic, Aris head coach**

"Good teams and quality players have short memories, both after wins and after losses. We can’t stay proud or happy after the game against Panathinaikos for too long, because we must keep moving forward. We have a very important game ahead of us, maybe the most crucial one so far this season. I want to prepare my team to step onto the court hungry. However, that’s very difficult after the emotional explosion following the game against Panathinaikos. The entire coaching staff has to work very hard to mentally prepare the team so that we can play fast basketball. Neptunas is a very dangerous team. They play five-out, with all five players outside the three-point line, and they are very strong in transition. Our energy must be at a high level if we want to be competitive and get the win."

**Jake Forrester, Aris center**

"We are 100% focused on the game against Neptunas and we’re not thinking about what we achieved in the previous match \[against Panathinaikos\]. We’re ready to give 100% of our effort. We know that in recent games we had the lead, but towards the end it felt like we lost our concentration and gave up the advantage we had built. This is something we’re working on. Our coaching staff shows us a lot of video, and all the players know what we need to do to make sure this doesn’t happen again in the future."

### BAXI Manresa vs. Umana Reyer Venice (20:45 CET)

**Neven Spahija, Reyer head coach**

"We are facing an excellent team that is playing really well, especially in the second half of the season. Manresa is a team that plays with a high pace and scores a lot of points. They are one of the few teams capable of maintaining the same intensity for the full 40 minutes, rotating all 12 players. Despite some injury issues, they can rely on a very deep roster and are always ready thanks to their system players. We are going with the same roster. We are used to these short rotations by now, but the most important thing is that we have recovered our energy after two very tough battles against Cedevita Olimpia and Cantu."

**Denzel Valentine, Reyer guard**

"It’s a big game because the stakes are high: for us, it represents a concrete chance to qualify for the playoffs. Even though we are short-handed with a short rotation, I am convinced that we have what it takes to win. We have to execute the game plan we prepared and stay focused. The key will be being ourselves and playing our brand of basketball, executing with discipline on both offense and defense."

## Thursday, February 5

### Veolia Towers Hamburg vs. Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (19:30 CET)

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## Tuesday, February 3

### Bahcesehir College Istanbul vs. Slask Wroclaw (17:00 CET)

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### ratiopharm ulm vs. Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (19:00 CET)

**Andrej Zakelj, Buducnost head coach**

"We are facing a very difficult and important game. After the away match in Subotica, we continue directly to Ulm. It will be a very demanding game, especially considering our shortened rotation and the issues we have had during preparation. We know how important this game is for us, and we must stay fully focused and bring the same level of energy we showed in the second half in Subotica. We have to show maximum respect for the Ulm, who are still fighting for a playoff spot. It is up to us to recover well, prepare properly, fight, and do everything we can to get the win."

**Djordje Jovanovic, Buducnost forward**

"We have an important game ahead of us against Ulm, which is crucial for the further course of the EuroCup and for our position in the fight for a better playoff seeding. We are playing against a young team that performs very well, especially at home, playing aggressively on both ends of the floor. That means a lot of running and a very physically demanding game. However, I believe we will have enough time to rest, prepare well, and try to secure a win in Germany."

Check out what the protagonists are saying ahead of Round 17 of the 2025-26 EuroCup season

Round 17: Pregame quotes

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica rallied past ratiopharm ulm 103–90 behind a club-record 37-point fourth quarter to improve to 11–6 in Group B. Yogi Ferrell scored 23 points, including 14 in the final minutes, while Rasheed Sulaimon added 22. The loss leaves Ulm’s playoff hopes dependent on Wednesday’s Chemnitz–Trento result.


Buducnost storms back with record fourth quarter to beat Ulm 

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica snapped its road skid with a 90-103 win at ratiopharm ulm on Tuesday night to improve to 11-6 in Group B. With the playoffs already secured, Buducnost kept its push for a higher Group B seeding alive.

Buducnost pulled off a strong comeback after trailing by 9 points at the start of the fourth quarter, delivering a dominant performance to secure the win and set a new club record. The Montenegrin side's 37 points in the final period marked the highest scoring quarter by the club in competition history.

Yogi Ferrell was the driving force for Buducnost, finishing with 23 points and 5 assists and stepping up when it mattered most. The American guard took over down the stretch, pouring in 14 of his points in the final 6 minutes of the fourth quarter to power his team to victory.

‘‘Rasheed really carried us that entire game. He was the force for us, especially in the second half, making big shots. But when he went out with 4 fouls, I knew I had to take over, lead the team. And I’m just proud of the way we all stayed together, playing in an environment like this, and took their best punch and came out with a victory,’’ said Ferrell after the game.

Tied at halftime, Buducnost took control in the fourth quarter. Rasheed Sulaimon opened the period with a 0-7 run and finished with 22 points, as the visitors’ aggressive defense forced 5 steals in the final quarter.

‘‘It was a must-win for us and with the game that we played, we didn't play good,’’said coach Andrej Zakelj after the game. ‘‘… We struggled and then on the end we found the 5 players who worked together as one and I think we won fairly. Like I said, a very important game for us, very tough game,’’

Nikola Tanaskovic was another key contributor, providing a strong presence in the paint for Buducnost. The Serbian center finished with 13 points and dominated the paint for most of the night. Juwan Morgan added 14 points and anchored the defense, finishing with 5 steals, including 4 in the final quarter, to disrupt Ulm’s offense.

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For Ulm, Chris Ledlum had a career night, finishing with 27 points and 5 rebounds. Mark Smith added 18, while Chris Sengfelder recorded 12 points and 9 rebounds.

‘‘Unfortunately, we were unable to get the job done. Turnovers, I think 4 missed free throws in a row, missed a box out, giving them a second chance opportunity. You gotta give them some credit, they hit some incredibly tough shots, but I know we put them on the free throw line in the last 2 minutes for about 8 free throws, but we put them on the line 40 times today, it’s too many,’’ Coach Ty Harrelson said after the game.

Ulm’s postseason hopes now hinge on Wednesday night, with NINERS Chemnitz set to host Trento. A Chemnitz victory would close the door on Ulm, while a defeat would push the fight for the final Group B playoff spot into the regular-season finale, with Ulm heading on the road to face Trento.

Yogi Ferrell and Rasheed Sulaimon combined for 45 points for the Montenegrin side

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Slask Wroclaw finally found a way to finish a game with a win in snapping an eight-game losing streak dating back to November. Unfortunately for Bahcesehir College Istanbul, the loss means a missed opportunity to secure a top-two spot in Group A.
Slask nearly gave away the game in the final minute but held on for an 80-82 victory as it won its first game since beating Bahcesehir 99-91 at home in Round 8. 


Slask snaps 8-game losing skid with 80-82 win over Bahcesehir

Slask Wroclaw finally found a way to finish a game with a win in snapping an eight-game losing streak dating back to November. Unfortunately for Bahcesehir College Istanbul, the loss means a missed opportunity to secure a top-two spot in Group A.

Slask nearly gave away the game in the final minute but held on for an 80-82 victory as it won its first game since beating Bahcesehir 99-91 at home in Round 8.

“Of course, everyone is happy to win against such a talented team - one of the top teams in the Turkish League. And we can be proud of ourselves,” said Slask head coach Ainars Bagatskis, whose team improved to 5-12 on the season.

Slask’s eight-game losing streak included four losses by 6 points or fewer. And the veteran head coach is happy the team finally closed a game.

“We have lost five or six games like this. We know how to play, but because of our lack of experience, we don’t know how to win. I hope this win puts us to the next level. We are happy but it’s just one game.”

Kadre Gray led the way with 19 points and 10 assists while Stefan Djordjevic scored 17 points and Noah Kirkwood scored 13 points in Slack’s first road win of the season.

“We just had fun. We went out there and just kept believing even when the game was getting tight. All things are possible. I’m just really happy with the victory,” said Gray. “I’m really happy our guys are starting to lock into their roles. It looks beautiful. We are starting to play much better basketball.”

Slask nearly gave the game away. The Polish side played tight in the first quarter thanks to 6 points from Dordevic and actually led 18-20 after 10 points.

The Slask run spanning the quarters was 2-11. Bahcesehir reclaimed the lead only to see the visitors reel off 12 straight points for a 27-38 advantage. The cushion was 35-42 at the break.

Slask came out strong in the second half and built a 40-51 advantage. The hosts mounted an 11-2 spurt to pull within 2 points. Slask was up to the challenge and led 57-60 after 30 minutes. 

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Bahcesehir’s defense kept Slask scoreless for nearly 4 minutes as it went ahead 63-60. Slask reclaimed the lead and worked hard to go up 72-80 with only 46 seconds to play.

Slask committed 3 turnovers down the stretch, including failing to inbound the ball with 2.4 seconds left. Malachi Flynn’s game-winning three-point attempt drew iron but did not go in and Slask grabbed the win.

Bahcesehir wasted an opportunity to lock up a top-two spot in the group with one game to go in falling to 11-6. Malachi Flynn top-scored for the team with 16 points and Trevion Williams totaled 11 points and 10 rebounds in the defeat.

“We missed a chance today. Now we need to take a harder road. We are paying the price of the tough schedule we have right now. We didn’t have our legs to make open shots,” Bahcesehir head coach Marko Barac said. “This was an important game for us and I feel very sorry for everybody that we didn’t deliver the victory.”

Bahcesehir College Istanbul would have secured a Quarterfinals berth with a victory

Bahcesehir College Istanbul v Slask Wroclaw (2026-02-03T16:00:00.000Z)

Veteran guard Khadeen Carrington speaks with Frankie Sachs about Jerusalem’s momentum, the impact of the home crowd, his late season form, and the keys to beating Cluj in a pivotal EuroCup showdown.

Khadeen Carrington, Jerusalem: ‘We know how good we are’

[Khadeen Carrington](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/khadeen-carrington/008912/) has seen just about everything in his four seasons with [Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/hapoel-midtown-jerusalem/jer/) and the coming week brings another major test — not one of survival, but of opportunity. With the team already assured a place in the EuroCup Playoffs, a win against Cluj would secure a coveted bye straight into the quarterfinals. 

In a wide‑ranging conversation with Euroleague.net's Frankie Sachs, Carrington reflects on the momentum gained from a big Israeli Cup win, the confidence within the locker room, the return to playing in front of Jerusalem’s fans, and the mentality needed to finish the regular season strong.

**Let’s start with your last game. You guys beat Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv – one of the top teams in the EuroCup – on the road in the Israeli Cup quarterfinals. That came on the heels of a EuroCup loss at Neptunas Klaipeda. How important was this win over Hapoel?**

“It was a great game, a big win. Obviously we know that they are at the top of the EuroLeague, so it’s not a pushover, runover team. We know how good of a team they are. So that just gives us some confidence finishing off our regular season. Obviously, we got an important game coming up on Wednesday in the EuroCup. So that just gives us a little momentum for that game.”

**Jerusalem hosts a fateful game on Tuesday against Cluj knowing that a win will guarantee the team a ticket into the quarterfinals. What is the vibe around the team?**

“The vibe is really good, especially with a big win like that, against such a good team. We know how good we are. We know how well we can play when we’re all on the same page, so I think it’s a good vibe going into that game.”

**Between yourself and Jared Harper, Jerusalem has a great scoring tandem, but Cluj’s Fatts Russell and Mitch Creek and first and second, respectively, in the EuroCup in scoring. How can you contain both of them?**

“It’s going to be a tough night. Obviously, Russell, he’s super fast. He can score in many different ways. Same thing with Mitch Creek. So we’re just going to have to contain them. Obviously with players like that, you can’t come outright and stop them, but we got to know what we want to give up, know what we want to take away from them. So it’s going to be a challenge, but, I’m pretty sure everybody’s ready for the challenge. We obviously played them over there. It was a tough game. So we know what we’re facing. We know they’re coming here. They also need a big win... So we know what’s at stake, everybody’s pretty much ready.”

Best of Khadeen Carrington: 2025-26 regular season

Best of Khadeen Carrington: 2025-26 EuroCup Regular Season

**As the longest-tenured player on the team, you know more than most how much of a lift the Jerusalem crowd can give you in these big games. Describe please what it’s been like to be able to play home games in Jerusalem again and what the crowd brings to the table.**

“Oh, it’s the best. Obviously over two years not playing here, it was tough. Not just with the crowd obviously, but with travel and all the other things that people don’t really think about. It’s been great having the games back. The crowd is our sixth man, so having the fans back has been great also. Just put that extra push, you know what I mean? They’re definitely our sixth man, so going into playoffs, it’s going to be great having the fans behind us.”

**Before you joined Jerusalem in 2022, you hadn’t spent consecutive seasons in the same country, let alone the same club, since college. What is it about Jerusalem that has become your home (or second home) in these last four years?**

“Oh, it’s been great. I connected a lot with the people. I connected a lot with Israel. It’s just somewhere I’ve felt comfortable. Coming from the states and being overseas, a lot of guys don’t find that. You bounce around a lot, actually. So it's been great just finding somewhere just to be comfortable and find a home.”

**Your scoring and shooting numbers are all up in the second half of the regular season. How do you explain the improvement?**

“Just staying consistent. Basketball is an up and down game, it’s a rhythm game... So when you kind of find that rhythm, it carries you. I always like to say like the numbers even out. So just being consistent, having a routine, having a work ethic, it's always going to pull through once you put the work in. So that’s what I lay my hat on.”

“Basketball is an up‑and‑down game, it’s a rhythm game… the numbers even out. Being consistent and having a routine always pulls through.”

**Who are the players — past or present — whose approach to the game you study the most?**

“Honestly, I don’t have anybody like off the top of my head. I would say like the person that kind of instilled that basketball work ethic in me was the coach I first started with, his name is Keith Oliver. From the time I started playing basketball, he would pick me up every single day and we would just get in the gym and work. We would just shoot, run drills. Coming up as a kid, I stayed in the gym all day. Like literally in the summertime from morning to night. I went to the park. I played in the park with my friends. You know, New York is a big basketball place, so just having a lot of competition growing up playing in the parks and stuff like that. So, I think that’s where my work ethic really comes from.

“I started playing basketball at about 8 years old. I would say I really knew I could make it something or really started taking it serious maybe going into high school… We grew up playing in the parks, like park tournaments, stuff like that, from a young age even before high school. So I mean, I always knew about New York street ball, the New York street ball legends, the biggest tournaments. I played in all of them coming up.”

**When you look back at your career years from now, what do you want people to say about Khadeen Carrington — the player and the person?**

“I think what they say about me as a person is over a player. The ball stops bouncing and life goes on. So I want people to know that I’m always been a genuine person. I always just had a smile on my face. Always wanted to see the best out of people. I think that’s what I want people to know, to remember me by. As far as being a player, I want people to know that I was a winner. I always contributed to winning, put the team first. And was always just a guy that that left it all on the floor, just played hard. Every night I may not play my best, but every night, I leave my all on the floor. It doesn’t always come up with the best results, but I think that’s what I want people to know.”

**Let’s talk about some of your teammates. There was a lot of buzz around the signing of Austin Wiley last season, but injuries kept him from making the impact many hoped for. This season he is one of the best centers in the EuroCup. Have we seen the best of Austin Wiley yet?**

“No, I don’t even think so, honestly. I mean, we joke about it all the time, like how he steals rebounds from everybody! He’s one of those guys that like you said, one of the best bigs, I feel like in in in Europe, when he’s playing at his top. Like just being able to rebound and being a lob threat and being a presence in the paint, even defensively he’s great for us and it’s helped us out a lot this season. Obviously, he’s been healthier this season than last season, so it’s giving us a big boost, a big push. So I’m definitely proud of what he’s doing. Hopefully he can continue it and we use him to the best possibility.”

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Poster delivered 🚨<br><br>Khadeen Carrington tore the house down 🤯<a href="https://twitter.com/JerusalemBasket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JerusalemBasket</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadToGreatness?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadToGreatness</a> <a href="https://t.co/pjdyV6lYzI">pic.twitter.com/pjdyV6lYzI</a></p>&mdash; BKT EuroCup (@EuroCup) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroCup/status/2006091337607651574?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

**If the EuroCup had a sixth-man of the year award, Cassius Winston would definitely be in the running. Tell us about the impact he has had on the team.**

“Cash has had a great impact. Just having somebody like that dynamic threat off the bench. You start with me and Jared and then you don’t fall off in that area when Cash comes off the bench. So I mean, he’s been a great spark for us so many times this year. You saw it against Hapoel on Saturday. He was a big spark for us. I didn’t shoot the ball the best, but like I said, you still don’t fall off when you have Cash coming in the game. So he’s been great for us.”

**When pundits talk about Jerusalem they tend to focus on you, Harper and Wiley. But the team would not be where it is without the blue-collar work that Yovel Zoosman, Justin Smith and even European rookie Josiah-Jordan James have put in. What can you say about them?**

“Those guys have been great. Obviously every team has guys where they score points and stuff like that, do the flashy stuff, but you always have guys that put in the work, like you said, blue collar work. I feel like we have a few of those guys.​ They’ve been great for us. Justin, he can put up points also, guys like JJ, Zoos, every night those guys bring their all on the defensive end.​ It’s just doing the extra little work, the dirty work, and on our team, that doesn’t really go unnoticed. We know what spark those guys bring to us. We know what they do for us on a nightly basis.”

**The latest addition to the team was Isaiah Mobley. It’s never easy to join a team midseason. What can we expect to see from him as we near the EuroCup Playoffs?**

“I feel like Mobley’s still getting comfortable right now, but you see the flashes like of how good of a player he is and a different dynamic that he can give us on the offensive end and the defensive end. I feel like he can handle it, he can pass it, he can shoot it.​ So that’s great for us having a guy like that in that position amongst the guys we already have in the 4 spot. He just gives us a different look. You’re going to see what he does come playoff time.”

"I want people to know that I was a winner… a guy that left it all on the floor. Every night I may not play my best, but every night, I leave my all on the floor."

**Losing to Gran Canaria is the quarterfinals last season must still sting. What lessons would you say that you and the team as a whole take from that experience?**

“It definitely still stings. That’s one we wish we can get back. I feel like the lesson that we learned from that quarterfinal game, that it’s one game literally. So you have to leave it all on the floor. I feel like we did last year, but I don’t know if we took it for granted or if we didn’t… I don’t know. It’s just no tomorrow with those games. So I feel like this year we learned from that. It was a learning moment. We’re going to be back in that position again, we have the same core team, so it’s on us to kind of lead the way when it gets to that point.​”

**Let’s get back to what we started the conversation with, the pivotal game against Cluj. What does Jerusalem have to do to take care of business and win the game?**

“Just play how we play, just lock in on defense. I feel like that’s what we really hang our hat on.  Obviously we have great scorers and we have great offensive players, but just our tough defensive mindset.​ I think both of us are two of the highest scoring teams in the EuroCup, so it’s going to be who can get stops… So I feel like that’s really what we have to hang our hat on on Wednesday and everybody knows that. So everybody’s prepared to go into that game… Shout out to the team. Shout out to my teammates. I’m excited for the post season. I’m excited to finish off the season. We have two more (regular-season) games left. So we just got to finish out strong.”

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Jerusalem’s longest tenured player reflects on the season, the fans, the team’s growth, and the must-win EuroCup battle ahead

See how your team performed in Round 17 of the 2025-26 BKT EuroCup season.

Game Center: Round 17

## Wednesday, February 4

### [Lietkabelis Panevezys 89-62 Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/lietkabelis-panevezys-panionios-cosmorama-travel-athens/U2025/170/)

Lietkabelis secured a comfortable 89-62 home win over Panionios, ending a four-game losing streak and improving to 4-13 in Group B. The result dropped  Panionios to 3-14. Lietkabelis started the game with strong defense and controlled the paint on offense, opening with a 6-0 run and finishing the first quarter 10 points ahead. The hosts continued to dominate inside in the second quarter, extending the lead to 46-27 by halftime. In the second half, Lietkabelis pushed the advantage to as many as 29 points and maintained control the rest of the way.

Fardaws Aimaq led Lietkabelis with 19 points and 14 rebounds, while Kristian Kullamae also scored 19 points. Jamel Morris added 16 points, Michael Flowers contributed 12 points and 4 assists, and Paulius Danusevicius finished with 11 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. For Panionios, Joe Thomasson led the way with 16 points and 4 rebounds, Nate Watson added 10 points and 9 rebounds, and Andreas Patrikis chipped 9 points and 10 boards.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lietkabelis stood firm at home 🏡<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadToGreatness?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadToGreatness</a> <a href="https://t.co/uto1rUXG3W">pic.twitter.com/uto1rUXG3W</a></p>&mdash; BKT EuroCup (@EuroCup) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroCup/status/2019122294636101896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Besiktas GAIN Istanbul 91-81 Turk Telekom Ankara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/besiktas-gain-istanbul-turk-telekom-ankara/U2025/169/)

Besiktas did its part to secure a top-two spot in Group B by beating Turk Telekom 91-81 to remain undefeated at home this season. Besiktas saw an 11-point lead early in the fourth quarter cut to 1 point, but pulled away in the closing minutes to move to 12-5 and 9-0 at the BJK Gain Sports Complex. Besiktas learned after the game that Trento had lost, which meant that with the win Besiktas had secured a direct berth in the quarterfinals. 

Devon Dotson scored 12 of his 22 points in the final 5 minutes and dished 4 assists, Ante Zizic collected 12 points and 11 rebounds and Brynton Lemar and Jonah Mathews both added 12 points in the win. Turk Telekom saw its four-game winning streak snapped in falling to 11-6. Jaleen Smith tallied 19 points, Kyle Alexander had 16 points and 6 rebounds and Kyle Allman scored 12 points.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Akatlar&#39;da galibiyet bizim! 💪<br><br>Beşiktaş GAİN 91-81 Türk Telekom | Maç Sonucu<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheBlackEagleRises?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheBlackEagleRises</a> 🦅 <a href="https://t.co/8ineUQwDPc">pic.twitter.com/8ineUQwDPc</a></p>&mdash; Beşiktaş GAİN (@BJK_Basketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/BJK_Basketbol/status/2019127421660979388?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem 114-104 U-BT Cluj-Napoca](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/hapoel-midtown-jerusalem-u-bt-cluj-napoca/U2025/163/)

Jerusalem clinched the top spot in Group A by beating Cluj-114-104 after overtime at Pais Arena. An entertaining back-and-forth affair in the first quarter saw Jerusalem grab a 22-19 lead after 10 minutes. What followed was a dominant second period by the hosts, who increased the intensity on defense to shut down Cluj, which scored just 14 points as the Israeli side took a 48-33 lead at halftime.

Cluj ended the third quarter with a 2-14 surge that cut the difference to 71-60 before a 2-9 run brought the visitors within 83-82 with 3 minutes left on the clock in the fourth. The game turned into an exchange of blows, with Trey Woodbury hitting a couple of free throws that sent it to overtime. Then, Jared Harper took over with 9 points and 2 assists to seal the outcome for the hosts.

Jerusalem improved its record to 13-4, while U-BT Cluj-Napoca is still in the race for a playoff spot despite dropping to 8-9. Harper led all scorers with 30 points, having gone 14-for-16 from the free-throw line. Khadeen Carrington netted 20 points, including 2 big triples in overtime, and Austin Wiley grabbed 17 rebounds to tie the club record. Woodbury bagged a career-high 28 points – 16 of which were scored in the fourth quarter. Patrick Richard had 19 points and Dusan Miletic added 17 in a losing effort.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="iw" dir="rtl">מנצחים לאחר הארכה בדרך למקום הראשון ☝🏼<br><br>ביום ראשון ת&quot;א מגיעה לארנה, מחכים לכם ביציע &gt;&gt; <a href="https://t.co/o7DgzONarf">https://t.co/o7DgzONarf</a> <a href="https://t.co/2CX48iGmML">pic.twitter.com/2CX48iGmML</a></p>&mdash; Hapoel Jerusalem BC (@JerusalemBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/JerusalemBasket/status/2019145498939257179?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [NINERS Chemnitz 81-67 Dolomiti Energia Trento](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/niners-chemnitz-dolomiti-energia-trento/U2025/168/)

NINERS defeated Trento 81-67 to clinch a playoff spot.  With the Messe Chemnitz crowd abuzz, the teams fought through a cagey first half, in which neither side could find any sort of rhythm. They went blow-for-blow through most of the third quarter, before Chemnitz created the first notable advantage of the game when it mattered, taking control down the stretch to earn the 14-point victory.

Nike Sibande played the starring role for NINERS, recording 25 points, 5 boards and an assist to help his team progress. Roman Bedime also impressed, logging 16 points and 6 rebounds.  Stuffing the stat sheet elsewhere, Aher Uguak and Jordan Schakel also finished on double digit scoring. In defeat, DJ Steward grabbed 26 points for Trento, which was without star guard Devonte' Jones. 

The already-qualified Trento moves to 10-7 with the loss, missing out on the chance for a top-two finish in the group. Coach Rodrigo Pastore’s team now holds a winning record, improving to 9-8 and securing postseason action.

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### [Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse 86-85 London Lions](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/cosea-jl-bourg-en-bresse-london-lions/U2025/166/)

Bourg clawed out a huge win from the jaws of defeat and sealed an automatic quarterfinal berth with a game to spare as it produced a 13-2 run in the final 77 seconds of a dramatic contest to edge out the London Lions and improve to 13-4. The game seemed lost for Bourg after the Lions dominated the third quarter 10-26 and romped ahead 73-83 in the home straight, only to see victory slip through their fingers as the British side dropped to 5-12 in Group B.

Both Gach paced Bourg on 19 points while Moulare and Darius McGhee chipped in with 17 apiece, having combined for the home side’s last 9 points. Anthony Labanca and Vincent Mitchell netted 10 each for the French outfit, which shot 11-of-29 from deep. Ethan Price led London on a game-high 21 points, while Tarik Phillip netted 17 and Shavar Reynolds scored 14 for the visitors.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">🔥 QUALIFIÉS !!! 🔥<br><br>COSEA JL Bourg - 86 🆚 85 - <a href="https://twitter.com/LondonLions?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LondonLions</a> <br><br>Au terme d’un final de très haut niveau, la Jeu s’impose à la dernière seconde ! Une victoire décisive et un Top 2 assuré 🌟<br><br>👉 Direction les 1/4 de finale !!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeRedy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeRedy</a>｜<a href="https://twitter.com/EuroCup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/S9Zvimox6R">pic.twitter.com/S9Zvimox6R</a></p>&mdash; JL Bourg Basket (@JLBourgBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/JLBourgBasket/status/2019154800525398470?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Aris Thessaloniki Betsson 83-64 Neptunas Kleipeda](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/aris-thessaloniki-betsson-neptunas-klaipeda/U2025/162/)

Aris took significant progress toward securing a postseason spot with an 83-62 victory over Neptunas at the Palais de Sports. Although Aris was unable to assert dominance early on, as Neptunas benefited from an impressive performance by Rihards Lomasz — who scored 19 points on 6-of-7 shooting — the hosts led 40-34 at halftime. Following the intermission, Aris enhanced its defensive efforts and, with Bryce Jones leading the offense, established a solid double-digit advantage, 52-36, midway through the third quarter. This margin proved insurmountable for Neptunas for the remainder of the contest.

Aris improved to 8-9 and will fight for a playoff spot next week against U-BT Cluj-Napoca, while Neptunas dropped to 7-10 and lost all hope to make it to the next stage. Bryce Jones and Amine Noua led Aris with 16 points apiece, while Danilo Andjusic scored 14 and Elijah Mitrou Long added 10 for the winners. Neptunas got 19 points from Lomasz, all of them in the first half. He was accompanied by Zane Waterman and Karlis Silins, who provided 12 and 10 respectively in the losing effort.

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### [BAXI Manresa 75-91 Umana Reyer Venice](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/baxi-manresa-umana-reyer-venice/U2025/164/)

Reyer booked a spot in the playoffs by beating Manresa 75-91 on the road to snap the home side’s four-game winning streak. Reyer actually had secured a postseason berth during the game when U-BT Cluj-Napoca lost earlier in the evening. Reyer was down by 10 points late in the first half but pulled ahead in the third quarter and then put the game away with a 0-15 fourth quarter run.

Reyer improved to 10-7 with a 3-6 road record and six wins in the last seven games. RJ Cole scored a career high 25 points with 5 assists, Kyle Wiltjer had 15 points and Amedeo Tessitori chipped in 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 steals. Manresa saw its four game winning streak end for a 10-7 record despite Retin Obasohan scoring 17 points. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Post - season ✅ <a href="https://t.co/CXID3Nz9rh">pic.twitter.com/CXID3Nz9rh</a></p>&mdash; Reyer Venezia (@REYER1872) <a href="https://twitter.com/REYER1872/status/2019176941278855519?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

## Thursday, February 5

### [Veolia Towers Hamburg vs. Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (19:30 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/veolia-towers-hamburg-cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana/U2025/165/)

Hamburg (2-12) will look to maintain its recent improvement by ending the top-two ambitions of Cedevita (10-6). The German team has won two in a row, edging out Slask last week behind 26 points from the always dangerous Devon Daniels. Scoring is never a problem for Hamburg, but Cedevita will look to exploit the hosts' defensive frailties (96.1 points per game allowed) through guard DJ Stewart, who poured in 17 points to help seal an easy win when the teams met in Round 8. In the paint, visiting big man Thomas Kennedy (7.7 points and 5.5 rebounds per game) faces a tough challenge against one of the continent’s fastest-rising young talents Zacharie Perrin, who averages 17.7 points and 11 rebounds in the last three games.

## Tuesday, February 3

### [Bahcesehir College Istanbul 80-82 Slask Wroclaw](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/bahcesehir-college-istanbul-slask-wroclaw/U2025/161/)

Slask pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the season by knocking off Bahcesehir 80-82 on the road. That snapped Slask’s eight-game losing streak dating back to November when it beat Bahcesehir and kept the Turkish side - at least temporarily - from locking up a top-two spot in the group. Slask wasted an 11-point lead in the third quarter and fell behind early in the fourth quarter. The Polish team punched back to go ahead by 8 points with 46 seconds to go and only narrowly avoided a heart-breaking loss. 

Kadre Gray collected 19 points and 10 assists, Stefan Dordevic had 17 points and Noah Kirkwood added 13 points as Slask improved to 5-12 - including 1-8 on the road. Malachi Flynn’s 16 points were not enough as Bahcesehir dropped to 11-6. Trevion Williams chipped in 11 points and 10 rebounds in the loss. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="pl" dir="ltr">Wyjazdowa klątwa przełamana!🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/plkpl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#plkpl</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hej%C5%9Al%C4%85sk?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HejŚląsk</a> <a href="https://t.co/ISgqjKaoYI">pic.twitter.com/ISgqjKaoYI</a></p>&mdash; WKS Śląsk Wrocław - koszykówka (@WKS_SlaskBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/WKS_SlaskBasket/status/2018748674554188072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [ratiopharm ulm 90-103 Buducnost VOLI Podgorica](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/ratiopharm-ulm-buducnost-voli-podgorica/U2025/167/)

Buducnost claimed a 90-103 road win at Ulm as it looked to strengthen its position in the Group B playoff standings. Ending a four-game skid away from home, Buducnost improved to 11-6, while Ulm fell to 7-10. Buducnost opened the game by building a 10-point lead in the first quarter, but Ulm cut the deficit to 4 by the end of the period behind strong three-point shooting. In the second quarter, Ulm erased the gap as Chris Sengfelder scored 7 points in the opening 3 minutes. The first half ended with the score tied 45-45. 

Returning from the break with better shooting efficiency and improved defense, Ulm stretched the lead to 11 in the third quarter. Buducnost responded with a strong push in the fourth quarter, opening on an 8-0 run led by Rasheed Sulaimon. Juwan Morgan recorded 4 steals, while Yogi Ferrell scored 14 of his points in the final 6 minutes to seal the win. 

Ferrell led the way for his team with 23 points and 5 assists, while Rasheed Sulaimon added 22 points and 4 assists. Nikola Tanaskovic finished with 13 points and 6 rebounds, Juwan Morgan recorded 14 points, and Dordije Jovanovic chipped in with 11 points. For Ulm, Chris Ledlum delivered 27 points and 5 rebounds. Mark Smith scored 18, Christian Sengfelder posted 12 points and 9 rebounds, Nelson Weidemann had 11 points, and Justin Simon added 10.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Sjajna igra i velika pobjeda naše ekipe! 💙🤍<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kkb?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kkb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/roadtogreatness?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#roadtogreatness</a> <a href="https://t.co/3TLtizgtus">pic.twitter.com/3TLtizgtus</a></p>&mdash; KK Budućnost VOLI (@KKBuducnostVOLI) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKBuducnostVOLI/status/2018780135324049588?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Two games are already in the books from Tuesday night, while the round closes on Thursday with one game

Game Center: Chemnitz, Reyer clinch playoff spots; Bourg, Besiktas advance to quarterfinals; Jerusalem wins Group A; Aris stays alive

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